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Form 28 Employee Policy W/ Sick Day
Employee Standards & Policies
Your Business Name Here has developed a reputation of being a quality, customer-focused service. Our employees are a critical element of our success, and we aim to exceed our customers’ expectations and project a positive image of our company at all times. Part of the way we do this is through the appearance of both our equipment and ourselves. It is the policy of Your Business Name Here that an employee’s personal appearance and grooming must at all times project the image of a professional organization. Departures from appropriate appearance and uniform standards are not permitted and may result in discipline up to and including termination. Please note: The discretionary nature of this policy may result in different standards for different departments. Each department has the discretion to set standards that may be stricter than those listed below.
You are an important part of the professional team here at Your Business Name Here Part of this professionalism means presenting our customers with a friendly attitude, clean uniform and neat, well groomed appearance. You are responsible for your appearance each and every day. Management maintains sole discretion as to what is and is not permitted.
PERSONAL GROOMING:
Hair must be clean and neatly groomed at all times and not present a health nor safety hazard. Extreme hairstyles may be permitted but must be neat, clean and well maintained. Men’s hair which extends below the standard shirt collar must be worn neatly pulled back.
Jewelry must be in good taste and not excessive.
Body odor must be controlled by natural or chemical means.
Male Employees: Men’s faces must be freshly shaven before reporting to work. Grown in facial hair may be permitted but must be neat, clean and well trimmed.
Female Employees: Make-up must be in good taste at all times.
If you have a tattoo, it must within good taste or be covered while on duty.
Smoking is permitted in designated areas on breaks only. Smoking in uniform is not permitted.
Employees may not chew gum or any other substance while in the presence of customers.
Management maintains sole discretion as to what is and is not permitted.
UNIFORMS:
In most cases uniforms are required while working at Your Business Name Here. Some office positions may not experience customer contact and therefore, uniform requirements may not apply. However, all administrative staff must keep uniform accessories on hand for those times when customer contact is required.
Your Business Name Here provides uniforms to create a consistent, friendly, warm and comfortable look that is easily identified by our customers. We take pride in wearing our uniforms and we are individually responsible for keeping them clean and wrinkle free. While on the job, uniforms and company-approved accessories must be worn.
Depending on your position, you may be issued returnable uniform items such as coats, shirts, vests, fleece or pants. Your supervisor will advise you of uniform requirements and the procedures for issue and return of those items. Issued uniforms are to be returned at the end of your employment. You are responsible for the cost of any lost items or items that you do not return. Be sure to check the numbers of the items issued to you, as you are responsible for returning the same items you checked out. Footwear must be safe and appropriate for your job. Flip-flops are not permitted in any position. What is considered appropriate is at the sole discretion of your supervisor.
Supervisors have a complete list of required uniform items by department. Employees in certain departments will be required to provide some uniform items (for example, black pants in winter/black or khaki pants or shorts in summer). Shorts must be a minimum length of 2 inches above the knee. Please contact your supervisor for specifics as requirements do vary by department.
Uniforms are to be worn on duty only. Outer layer uniform items (for example, coats, fleece, vests, etc.) are not to be worn while participating in personal activities.
NAMETAGS:
Nametags play an important role in customer relations and communication. Be sure to wear yours at all times when at work. If you lose your nametag, notify your supervisor or Human Resources to order a replacement. Only your correct name, and department will be printed on your nametag.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY:
Your Business Name Here is committed to providing a safe, healthy, drug and alcohol-free environment for both employees and customers. We believe in operating our company responsibly, which includes reducing injuries, accidents, and property damage. Our drug and alcohol policy applies to all employees and is strictly enforced. Your Business Name Here has a policy of zero tolerance.
You will be asked to submit to a drug and alcohol screen if:
1. You are involved in an incident which
a.) Requires you to seek medical treatment from a hospital or medical facility.
b.) Causes property damage of more than $500.
2. The Company has reasonable suspicion that you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on the job or that you are in violation of the Drug and Alcohol policy.
Sick Day Policy
Your Business Name Here provides paid sick time. Sick leave may be taken only when an employee is unable to be present for work due to illness. Your Business Name Here may request that the employee furnish a doctor's certificate or other reasonable proof when absent for three (3) days or when circumstance warrant, such as situations where questions arise concerning the legitimacy of the absence.
Full-time staff employees earn sick time at a rate of 8 hours per month of continuous employment during the calendar year. Part-time staff employees with benefits will earn sick-time on a pro-rata basis, with a maximum accrual rate of one (1) day per month. No sick time will be paid during the first six (6) months of employment, but sick time will accrue during this period. You may not accumulate or carry over more than 10 days of sick leave. Employees are not paid for unused sick time, including upon resignation or termination. Time off for sickness taken in less than a full day will be deducted in units of one (1) hour rounded up to the nearest-hour.
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